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stacey_lover | 15:49 Mon 02nd Apr 2007 | Body & Soul
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my doctor has put me on the pill for the first time, im worried that i will put weight on as im struggling with my weight at the moment, is there any eveidence that the pill makes you gain weight? thanks
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Avatar Image redcrx
some can, I dont think the mini ones do.

I cant remember what mine was but i put on 3 stone in the 4 months i took it.

There are many side effects so discuss with your GP and make sure you read the advisory leaflets with any prescription
15:59 Mon 02nd Apr 2007
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Depends on the pill. Some of them won't make you exactly chubbier but will make you retain more liquids, which give that swollen horrible sensation, and in the case of the D*i*anette (I'm putting this way because I'm afraid it could be edited) in me, it increased a lot my appetite so I had to ask for a change!
16:27 Mon 02nd Apr 2007
Avatar Image Miss Inquiry
I am on microgynon, have been for years and it's seems fine, wish I could blame it for making me eat chocolate, but that's my own will power not the pill.
16:29 Mon 02nd Apr 2007
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The first pill I was on (microgynon) made me have an increase in appetite and i did gain weight so I went back to the doctors. I'm now on another pill (Femodette) and now have no problems with weight gain.

it may increase your appetite but you wont gain weight as long as you realise that it does this and not eat more. If you think its affecting you, go back to the doctors. What works for one person might not work for another.

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16:48 Mon 02nd Apr 2007
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have been on the pill since i was 14 for medical reasons, have been on logynon, microgynon and now on marvelon and haven't experienced any weight gain what so ever.
18:12 Mon 02nd Apr 2007
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Ive been on microgynon for 5 years and stayed the same weight whereas my friend was on it for the same period and she has put weight on. I think it depends on you and the pill
20:23 Mon 02nd Apr 2007
Avatar Image d0gsb0dy
Forget the pill. Weight is the least of your worries. My wife has had her life ruined because of ithe pill. She now suffers from thrombosis, and will have to have medication (Warfafin) for the rest of her life. Plus monthly visits to the hospital for check ups.
20:33 Mon 02nd Apr 2007

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